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At The Library: Libraries celebrate Halloween throughout October
Join us in celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 20 to October 26!
Floradale 4-H Sheep Club Achievement Day
DRAYTON – Mark Martin Dairy Sheep Farm hosted the Floradale 4-H Sheep Club Achievement Day on Sept. 22.
Home smoke alarms 101
Working smoke alarms save lives and minimize the risk of fatalities in a home fire by half. Smoke alarms should be installed and maintained in every home.
Wellington North surveys residents on Fergus Street North reconstruction
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North is preparing for the next phase of the Fergus Street North reconstruction project, and is collecting community feedback on its plans.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington raise $3,250 at shredding event
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) board members, friends of Crime Stoppers and Wasteco Canada staff teamed up to raise $3,250 at the Sept. 14 Mount Forest shredding event.
Wellington North fire official offers safety tips for the holidays
WELLINGTON NORTH – As the weather turns colder in the coming months, it is important to remember the threat of residential fires.
Record number of spectators at fifth Moorefield Grass Drags
MAPLETON – The fifth annual Moorefield Optimists’ Grass Drags, held on Sept. 28 at Driscoll Farms, included race categories for all ages.
Drayton’s Bruce Schieck died, surrounded by family, Sept. 16
DRAYTON – Bruce Schieck spent his whole life living in the Drayton area.
Home fire escape
Just like in school, practicing fire drills at home is a good way to ensure you and your family will know what to do in the event of a fire emergency.
Wellington North deputy chief warns against e-bike battery modification
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North deputy fire chief Marco Guidotti warns e-bike users against battery modifications. He says modifying these batteries can have dangerous consequences.
Over 15,000 Ontario college faculty to take strike mandate vote Oct. 15-17 amid contract conflicts
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.
MPP Matthew Rae announces over $307,000 in Rural Economic Development funding
PALMERSTON – On Sept. 26 at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, Perth Wellington MPP Mathew Rae announced over $307,000 in Rural Economic Development funding for seven projects across Perth-Wellington.
Committee planning big ‘birthday’ bash for Drayton’s 150th
DRAYTON – Almost 150 years have passed since Drayton was incorporated as a village, and a committee of community members has some big plans underway to celebrate next year.
North Wellington residents receive coronation medal
LISTOWEL – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater presented King Charles III Coronation Medals to 20 residents from Perth County and northern Wellington County at the Listowel Legion on Sept. 29.